Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
About
Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
For more than 30 years, creditors, debtor corporations, investors, lenders and acquirers have turned to Kramer Levin to solve complicated bankruptcy and restructuring problems, to structure and lead negotiations that harmonize divergent interests and achieve consensual solutions, and to win suits in bankruptcy court, courts of appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. Representing clients throughout the United States, we typically take on cases that involve multiple debtors with competing secured and unsecured creditors, complex restructurings, and contested interdebtor and intercreditor issues.
Chambers Review
Kramer Levin has an excellent reputation for its representation of creditors and debtors in complex Chapter 9 and 11 engagements, and is particularly identified by market observers for the primacy of its creditors' committee practice. It is also widely praised for its strong bankruptcy litigation offering and ability to draw on additional strength in real estate and energy. The firm boasts an enviable client list of national and multinational corporates, hedge funds and distressed municipalities and has been active in a number of the largest and most complex matters of late, including major domestic and cross-border bankruptcies in the retail and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP represented the official creditors' committee in the bankruptcy case of Endo International.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kramer Levin is consistently responsive to client demands and needs."
"Kramer Levin is consistently responsive to client demands and needs."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Mayer wins praise from all corners of the market for his expertise in complex bankruptcy matters. He is adept at handling both Chapter 9 and 11 proceedings.
"He has such a brilliant mind."
"Thomas is one of the finest lawyers in the bankruptcy world. He is detailed, confident and willing to give tough feedback."
Kenneth Eckstein advises clients on both the debtor and creditor sides of bankruptcy matters. His longstanding experience spans Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and litigation. He has recently advised on matters in the pharmaceutical, energy and retail sectors.
"He has tremendous experience and judgment, and drives cases effectively."
"Ken provides excellent client service. He makes clear recommendations and executes client directives in an effective manner."
"Ken pairs decades of experience with exceptional client service, room presence and a deal-focused mentality to deliver exceptional advice and representation to clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Adam C. Rogoff
Alice J. Byowitz
Amy Caton
Ariel N. Lavinbuk
Brandon D. Arnold
Daniel M. Eggermann
David E. Blabey, Jr.
Douglas Mannal
Gregory Aaron Horowitz
Jeffrey S. Trachtman
Jonathan M. Wagner
Head of Department
Lawrence S. Robbins
Matthew M. Madden
P. Bradley O'Neill
Philip Bentley
Rachael Ringer
Roy T. Englert, Jr.
Stephen D. Zide
William J. Trunk